Africa's Startup Ecosystem
Intelligence Platform
The definitive database of accelerators, incubators, venture studios, grant programs, and investors across 54 African countries. Built for founders, VCs, and advisory firms.
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Active Programs
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Countries
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Sectors
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Open Calls
Explore the Ecosystem
Navigate every layer of Africa's startup funding landscape.
Programs Database
Search and filter 496+ accelerators, incubators, venture studios, and grant programs across Africa.
Classification Framework
Tier 1 capital-heavy, Tier 2 grant-based, Tier 3 ecosystem builders. Know where each program sits.
Founder Matching Guide
Pre-revenue, revenue but not ready, or raising seed? Find the exact programs for your stage.
Capital Pathway Map
From idea ($0) to Series A ($10M+). See the exact journey through Africa's funding stages.
Insights & Analysis
Top 10 accelerators by outcomes, ecosystem gaps, new program opportunities, key statistics.
Open Funding Calls
Currently accepting applications. Deadlines, eligibility, amounts — updated March 2026.
Tier 1 Programs
Capital-heavy accelerators with the highest funding outcomes.
Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa
Accelerate Africa
Future Africa / Prosper Africa
Techstars Lagos (ARM Labs)
Techstars / ARM Labs
Adaverse Accelerator
EMURGO / Cardano
Safaricom Spark Accelerator
Safaricom
Grindstone (by Knife Capital)
Knife Capital
Ecosystem Pulse
Latest from Africa's startup and investor ecosystem.
African startups raised $3.9B in 2025 across 506 deals
Industry Reports
Nigeria and Egypt dominate early 2026 funding rounds
The Condia
Debt financing now represents 40%+ of African tech capital
Launch Base Africa
IFC launches $225M Africa Startup Catalyst fund
IFC
Google for Startups Africa: 153 alumni raised $300M+
Women founders receive less than 3% of African VC funding
Industry Reports
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